"Poor is the nation that has no Heroes...shameful is the one having them that forgets."

Veterans Roll of Honor: JOHN F. VALLANCE

Branch of Service: United States Army Air Forces / United States Air Force

Rank: Master Sergeant

Service history: MSgt John F. Vallance served from October 1941 to November 1966. During WWII, MSgt Vallance served with
the 40th Troop Carrier Squadron (5th Air Force) and was awarded three Air Medals and the Distinguished Flying Cross. The Distinguished Flying
Cross is awarded to any officer or enlisted member of the armed forces who distinguishes themselves by "heroism or extraordinary achievement while
participating in an aerial flight, subsequent to November 11, 1918.”